Endoscopic Suture Ligation and Sclerotherapy for Pharyngolaryngeal Venous Malformation
This study evaluated suture ligation combined with sclerotherapy in 53 patients with pharyngolaryngeal venous malformations. A single procedure achieved complete resolution in 79.25% of cases, with no serious complications or need for prophylactic tracheostomy.
Jiajun Tian +5 more
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Solitary fibrous tumor presenting as a colonic polyp: Report of a case and literature review
Solitary fibrous tumor (SFT) is a rare mesenchymal tumor, which can be seen in varied anatomic locations, most commonly arising in the lung/pleura. SFTs of the gastrointestinal tract are exceedingly rare. Herein we report a case of SFT presenting as a 35
Roula Katerji, Diana Agostini-Vulaj
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Histological variants of cutaneous Kaposi sarcoma [PDF]
This review provides a comprehensive overview of the broad clinicopathologic spectrum of cutaneous Kaposi sarcoma (KS) lesions. Variants discussed include: usual KS lesions associated with disease progression (i.e.
Wayne Grayson, Liron Pantanowitz
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Repeatability of keratometry depending on tear film osmolarity
Abstract Purpose To determine the repeatability of keratometry and astigmatism measurements of patients depending on the tear film osmolarity using three different devices. Methods In this study, 97 eyes of 97 patients with a mean age of 64.92 ± 12.07 years received three repeated measurements with the IOLMaster 700 (Carl Zeiss Meditec, Jena, Germany),
David Schneider +4 more
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Collagen cross-linking beyond corneal ectasia: A comprehensive review
The history of corneal cross-linking (CXL) dates back to 2003 when some German scientists investigated possible treatments to harden the corneal structure to increase its resistance in ectatic corneal diseases.
Grigory A Osipyan +2 more
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The Corneal Ectasia Model of Rabbit: A Validity and Stability Study
Keratoconus is a bilateral progressive degenerative corneal disease characterized by localized corneal thinning and dilatation. The pathogenesis of keratoconus is not fully elucidated. To gain a better understanding of the pathophysiology of this disease
Junchao Wei +8 more
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Deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty versus penetrating keratoplasty for treating keratoconus [PDF]
Published version made available following 12 month embargo from date of publication (22 July 2014) in accordance with publisher copyright policy.BACKGROUND: Keratoconus is an ectatic (weakening) disease of the cornea, which is the clear surface at ...
Coster, Douglas John +3 more
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Femtosecond Laser Created Corneal Allogenic Intrastromal Ring Segments for Keratoconus
ABSTRACT Background To evaluate the clinical outcomes of femtosecond laser‐created corneal allogenic intrastromal ring segments (femto‐CAIRS) in keratoconic eyes using a newly described nomogram. Methods This retrospective case series recruited 85 eyes from 75 patients.
David J. Gunn +2 more
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Scanning-slit topography in patients with keratoconus [PDF]
L
Flaskó, Zsuzsanna +4 more
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Risk Factors of Keratoconus in High School Students in Trinidad and Tobago: A Cross‐Sectional Study
ABSTRACT Background Keratoconus (KC) is the most common form of keratectasia that is associated with impaired vision and reduced quality of life, especially in adolescents. This study aims to identify and assess the risk factors associated with KC among high school students in Trinidad and Tobago (T&T).
Ngozika Esther Ezinne +5 more
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